Zelig
Zelig
Release: 1983-07-15·Runtime: 79m·★ 7.4
Comedy
Fictional documentary about the life of human chameleon Leonard Zelig, a man who becomes a celebrity in the 1920s due to his ability to look and act like whoever is around him. Clever editing places Zelig in real newsreel footage of Woodrow Wilson, Babe Ruth, and others.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Orion Pictures
Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Mary Louise Wilsonas Sister Ruth
Paula Truemanas Woman on Telephone
John Rothmanas Paul Deghuee
John Doumanianas Greek Waiter
Willy Holtas Rally Chancellor
Susan Sontagas Susan Sontag - Contemporary Interviews
Marianne Tatumas Actress Fletcher
Bubba Dean Ramboas Charleston Dancer (uncredited)
Dwight Weistas Hearst Metrotone Announcer (voice)
Woody Allenas Leonard Zelig
Saul Bellowas Saul Bellow - Contemporary Interviews
Arthur Andersonas Other Doctor (uncredited)
Kim Johnston Ulrichas Beauty Contestant (uncredited)
Jon Haydenas Reporter (uncredited)
Irving Howeas Irving Howe - Contemporary Interviews
Gale Hansenas Freshman #1
Peter McRobbieas Workers Rally Speaker
Jeanine Jacksonas Helen Gray
Deborah Rushas Lita Fox
Ed Herlihyas Pathe News Announcer (voice)
Howard Erskineas Hypodermic Doctor
Michael Jeteras Freshman #2
John Buckwalteras Dr. Sindell
Garrett M. Brownas Actor Zelig
Richard Littas Charles Koslow
Vincent Jerman-Jerosaas Hearst Guest
Mae Questelas Helen Kane (voice) (uncredited)
Elizabeth Kaitanas German Girl (uncredited)
Mia Farrowas Dr. Eudora Nesbitt FletcherCrew
" />Gordon WillisDirector of Photography
" />Dick HymanOriginal Music Composer
" />Todd M. ThalerAssistant Production Coordinator
" />Charles H. JoffeExecutive Producer
" />Juliet TaylorCasting
" />Santo LoquastoCostume Design
" />Ken MurrayThanks" />Woody AllenDirector, Writer
" />Robert GreenhutProducer
" />Jack RollinsExecutive Producer
" />Thomas A. ReillyAssistant Director